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Pitt Town vs Scheyville

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.3 km apart · Pitt Town profile · Scheyville profile

Pitt Town Scheyville

Pitt Town and Scheyville are neighbouring areas with very different scales of residency. Pitt Town is a larger residential hub with 3,871 people, while Scheyville is sparsely populated with only 7 residents. There are significant gaps in wealth and accessibility; typical weekly household income in Scheyville is far higher at $6,999 compared to $2,707 in Pitt Town. However, Pitt Town is far more walkable, with 76.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 31.3% near groceries, while Scheyville has 0% access to groceries or health services within that distance.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the typical age of residents, which is around 38 years. They also share a similar landscape, with nearly the same average terrain slope and a similar 42 to 47 minute drive time to the city. While Pitt Town is mostly car-dependent, it remains far more walkable than Scheyville, which is described as car-dependent.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Pitt Townin Scheyville +3,864 larger in Pitt Town gap widening
3,871 86th pct 7 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1,963
  • First area, 2016: 3,033
  • First area, 2021: 3,871
  • Second area, 2016: 10
  • Second area, 2021: 7
Median age in Pitt Townin Scheyville +3 yrs older in Pitt Town gap narrowing
38 yrs 23rd pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
3.2% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.2%
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
13.5% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
23.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.7%
  • First area, 2016: 24.7%
  • First area, 2021: 23.6%
7.8% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.8%
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.8%

Age structure

26.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
23.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +23.6 pts 0.0%
23.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +23.4 pts 0.0%
13.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
13.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

60.2% Married ◂ +60.2 pts 0.0%
1.8% Separated +55.3 pts ▸ 57.1%
28.3% Never married +14.6 pts ▸ 42.9%
6.2% Divorced ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
3.1% Widowed ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

10.0% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.4%
  • First area, 2016: 9.9%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%

Country of birth

87.7% Australia +55.1 pts ▸ 142.9%
2.7% England ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.9% New Zealand ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.5% China ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% India ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Philippines ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

41.4% English +87.1 pts ▸ 128.6%
43.4% Australian ◂ +0.5 pts 42.9%
10.5% Irish +32.4 pts ▸ 42.9%
9.6% Scottish ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
5.8% Italian ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
3.2% German ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
1.4% Dutch ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.1% Chinese ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.6% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Greek ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% Indian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Pitt Townin Scheyville
5.5% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.9%
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%
Limited English in Pitt Townin Scheyville
0.4% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%

Language used at home

92.2% English only +7.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.5% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% Arabic ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Cantonese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Punjabi ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

26.9% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.7%
  • First area, 2016: 18.1%
  • First area, 2021: 26.9%

Religious affiliation

68.5% Christianity +31.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
26.9% No religion ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%
3.0% Not stated ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.5% Islam ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Buddhism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Hinduism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

47.0% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.6%
  • First area, 2016: 43.5%
  • First area, 2021: 47.0%
15.3% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.4%
  • First area, 2016: 13.7%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
Schools/1k kids in Pitt Townin Scheyville
1.10 10th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Pitt Townin Scheyville +2 more in Pitt Town
10 79th pct 8 77th pct
Avg size in Pitt Townin Scheyville +241 larger in Scheyville
385 57th pct 626 86th pct
ICSEA in Pitt Townin Scheyville +58 higher in Scheyville
1,010 62nd pct 1,068 84th pct

Highest year of school

47.0% Year 12 +53.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
34.5% Year 10 ◂ +34.5 pts 0.0%
8.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
7.3% Year 11 ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

44.8% Certificate III / IV +21.8 pts ▸ 66.7%
17.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
17.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
2.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.8% Management & commerce ◂ +22.8 pts 0.0%
18.6% Engineering & related ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%
13.5% Architecture & building ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
9.7% Society & culture ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
9.2% Education ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
7.2% Health ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
6.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
2.6% Creative arts ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.4% Information technology ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Pitt Townin Scheyville +$611 higher in Scheyville gap widening
$1,014 83rd pct $1,625 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $714
  • First area, 2016: $927
  • First area, 2021: $1,014
  • Second area, 2016: $1,312
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
Household income in Pitt Townin Scheyville +$4,292 higher in Scheyville
$2,707 92nd pct $6,999 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,727
  • First area, 2016: $2,316
  • First area, 2021: $2,707
  • Second area, 2021: $6,999
Family income in Pitt Townin Scheyville +$2,418 higher in Scheyville
$2,832 89th pct $5,250 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,899
  • First area, 2016: $2,362
  • First area, 2021: $2,832
  • Second area, 2021: $5,250
18.1% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • First area, 2021: 18.1%
High-income homes in Pitt Townin Scheyville
41.2% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 41.2%

Personal income distribution

33.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.0 pts 0.0%
31.4% Under $650 ◂ +31.4 pts 0.0%
25.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +25.1 pts 0.0%
6.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Pitt Townin Scheyville
23.8% 26th pct
6.5% 35th pct
Needs assistance in Pitt Townin Scheyville
3.2% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6%
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.6% Arthritis ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
6.6% Asthma ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.5% Mental health ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.3% Other condition ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Diabetes ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.8% Heart disease ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.3% Cancer ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.0% Lung condition ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.3% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.5% None +30.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
17.7% One condition ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
4.6% Two conditions ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
1.5% Three or more ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

11.8% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.2%
  • First area, 2016: 14.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
11.5% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.4%
  • First area, 2016: 9.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
Unpaid child care in Pitt Townin Scheyville
34.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.7%
  • First area, 2016: 38.7%
  • First area, 2021: 34.0%
Defence service in Pitt Townin Scheyville
2.3% 44th pct
Housework 15h+ in Pitt Townin Scheyville
26.7% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.3%
  • First area, 2016: 24.3%
  • First area, 2021: 26.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Pitt Townin Scheyville +124 larger in Pitt Town
124 86th pct 0 0th pct
21 yrs 29th pct
50.7% 73rd pct
8.3% 40th pct
$927 75th pct
Household income in Pitt Townin Scheyville
$2,625 82nd pct
Indigenous language in Pitt Townin Scheyville
0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Pitt Townin Scheyville +1.8 larger in Scheyville gap widening
3.2 89th pct 5.0 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0
  • First area, 2016: 3.2
  • First area, 2021: 3.2
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0
7.9% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%
10.1% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.1%

Family composition

71.9% Couples with children +70.9 pts ▸ 142.9%
7.9% One-parent families +49.2 pts ▸ 57.1%
19.6% Couples without children ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% Other families ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Pitt Townin Scheyville +$260 higher in Pitt Town
$570 98th pct $310 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: $290
  • First area, 2016: $400
  • First area, 2021: $570
  • Second area, 2021: $310
$2,969 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,500
  • First area, 2016: $2,600
  • First area, 2021: $2,969
People / bedroom in Pitt Townin Scheyville +0.50 higher in Scheyville
0.80 43rd pct 1.30 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.30
9.4% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.0%
  • First area, 2016: 9.5%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
Owned outright in Pitt Townin Scheyville
34.5% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.0%
  • First area, 2016: 26.4%
  • First area, 2021: 34.5%
Separate houses in Pitt Townin Scheyville
95.9% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 94.7%
  • First area, 2016: 97.0%
  • First area, 2021: 95.9%
94.7% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 87.8%
  • First area, 2016: 93.5%
  • First area, 2021: 94.7%

Transport & Vehicles

0.7% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.8%
  • First area, 2016: 0.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
Work from home in Pitt Townin Scheyville
30.3% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 30.3%
0.6% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.8%
  • First area, 2016: 2.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.6%
PT stops in Pitt Townin Scheyville +19 more in Pitt Town
21 86th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Pitt Townin Scheyville +280.29 more in Scheyville
5.42 79th pct 285.71 100th pct
Departures/1k in Pitt Townin Scheyville +1,080.3 more in Scheyville
348.2 76th pct 1,428.6 89th pct
PT routes in Pitt Townin Scheyville even
1 71st pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Pitt Townin Scheyville +7 longer in Pitt Town
10 46th pct 3 21st pct
Drive to city in Pitt Townin Scheyville +5 longer in Pitt Town
47 37th pct 42 34th pct
Reach 30 min in Pitt Townin Scheyville even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Pitt Townin Scheyville +11,414 more in Scheyville
0 0th pct 11,414 43rd pct

How people get to work

48.8% Car (driver) +1.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
30.3% Worked at home ◂ +30.3 pts 0.0%
2.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.5% Walked ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Train ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Bus ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

44.9% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.9%
  • First area, 2016: 55.6%
  • First area, 2021: 44.9%
Recent arrivals in Pitt Townin Scheyville
6.2% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.8%
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%

Jobs & Industry

1.7% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3%
  • First area, 2016: 2.2%
  • First area, 2021: 1.7%
69.8% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 73.8%
  • First area, 2016: 72.8%
  • First area, 2021: 69.8%
56.9% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.7%
  • First area, 2016: 66.9%
  • First area, 2021: 56.9%

Industries people work in

21.3% Construction +45.4 pts ▸ 66.7%
8.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.6% Retail trade ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.3% Education & training ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
7.0% Manufacturing ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
6.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
5.7% Professional & technical ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.6% Other services ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
3.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.8% Administrative & support ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
18.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
18.0% Managers ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%
15.8% Professionals ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% Community & personal service ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
7.4% Sales workers ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.8% Labourers ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Pitt Townin Scheyville +3.1 higher in Pitt Town
3.8 77th pct 0.8 57th pct
Types ≤15 min in Pitt Townin Scheyville +3.1 more in Pitt Town
3.6 75th pct 0.5 51st pct
15-min city in Pitt Townin Scheyville +32.3 pts higher in Pitt Town
32.3% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Pitt Townin Scheyville +31.3 pts higher in Pitt Town
31.3% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Pitt Townin Scheyville +45.6 pts higher in Pitt Town
75.3% 80th pct 29.6% 67th pct
Walk to school in Pitt Townin Scheyville +33.9 pts higher in Pitt Town
33.9% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Pitt Townin Scheyville +69.1 pts higher in Pitt Town
76.5% 72nd pct 7.4% 45th pct
Walk to health in Pitt Townin Scheyville +31.2 pts higher in Pitt Town
31.2% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Pitt Townin Scheyville +561.1 more in Scheyville
10.3 42nd pct 571.4 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Pitt Townin Scheyville +11 higher in Pitt Town
25 74th pct 13 72nd pct
Mean slope in Pitt Townin Scheyville +0.4 pts higher in Pitt Town
4.8% 39th pct 4.3% 33rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Pitt Town vs Scheyville [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13238/pitt-town/vs/SAL13516/scheyville